What are Duels?
Duels are 1v1 photo competitions where the winner takes it all! You compete against another player, and the winner earns a prize based on the entry fee paid. It's an exciting way to enhance your gameplay with head-to-head competitive matches.
Why Duels?
Duels are fast, fun, and photography in its purest form. It's a showdown—just you, your photo, and the votes. No boosts, no fills, just raw talent!
How do I start a Duel?
To participate in a Duel:
Go to the Duels screen in the app or website.
Choose a Duel from the active list.
Pay the entry fee in Coins.
Select your photo to compete with.
Once you've done this, everything else is automatic—including matchmaking, the Duel itself, and the results!
How is matchmaking for Duels handled?
Matchmaking is based on players searching for an opponent in the same active Duel. You'll be matched with another player participating in the same Duel.
What are the themes for Duels?
The Duel theme is always tied to an active challenge. Each Duel reflects the theme of an active challenge, which will change as new challenges become available in the app.
Does adding a photo in a Duel automatically enter me into the challenge?
No, adding a photo to a Duel doesn’t enter you into the challenge with the same theme. While they share the theme, Duels and challenges are distinct, and participation in one has no impact on the other.
Can I participate in a Duel with the same photo I've uploaded to the challenge?
No, you cannot use the same photo in both a Duel and a challenge. Although they share the same theme, each requires a unique photo. If you’ve already uploaded a photo to the challenge, you’ll need a different one for the Duel. You can, however, join multiple Duels for the same theme, as long as each entry is unique.
Will participating in a Duel affect my ratios or ranking in the challenge?
No, Duels are separate from challenges. While the theme may be the same, they don’t impact each other. Participating in a Duel won’t affect your view-to-vote ratio or ranking in the challenge.
How much does it cost to participate in a Duel?
Each Duel requires an entry fee in Coins, similar to joining a Flash challenge. The entry fee varies depending on the Duel you choose to join.
What do I win from a Duel?
Prizes for each Duel are listed on the Duel screen and are based on the entry fee. The higher the entry fee, the higher the potential prize you can win!
How is the winner of a Duel determined?
The winner of a Duel is decided by votes from participants in the active challenge. Both Duel participants' photos are added to the challenge, and users voting in the challenge unknowingly vote on the Duel photos.
These votes count toward the final outcome, and the first player to reach the target number of votes wins the Duel. Votes come directly from the pool of users engaging with the challenge, ensuring that the winner is chosen by the community—just like any other photo in the challenge.
How do I win the Duel Streak achievement?
To earn the Duels Streak achievement, you need to win 5 Duels in a row.
Do I have to stay on the Duels page until the Duel is completed?
No, you don’t need to stay on the Duels page. You’ll get a notification once the Duel is finished, either when matched or when it ends, visible in the Duels tab at the top.